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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.05, 861.30 and 592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.05, 861.30 and 592.11 is: 815.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.05 : 861.30 = 592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.05/861.30 = 592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.05x = 861.30 × 592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.05x = 509,984.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,984.34/625.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.91

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